In the 1970s and 80s, mainstream gay organizations frequently excluded trans individuals, fearing that gender nonconformity would undermine their message of "normality." Activists like Rivera were booed off stages at gay rights rallies. This painful history explains why the transgender community does not simply see itself as a sub-category of "gay culture," but as a parallel, intersecting, and sometimes adversarial ally.
While the acronyms link these groups together, the internal dynamics between sexual orientation and gender identity require careful distinction. Orientation vs. Identity shemales tube new